Advanced Specialist, Content Developer

Pearson VUE

Certification Exam Developer managing high-stakes certification exam development projects. Leading cross-functional teams to produce meaningful assessment outcomes and ensure exam quality.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading certification exam development projects, including project planning, execution, and stakeholder management. Proficient in managing project risks, vendor performance, and ensuring adherence to exam development best practices.

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Project ManagementExam Development LifecycleStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipCertification Program Experience

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk ManagementQuality AssuranceJob Task AnalysisBlueprintingItem DevelopmentPilot TestingProject DocumentationAudit-Ready RecordsExam Refreshes

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

CertificationAssessmentExam DevelopmentCredentialingTesting OrganizationsPsychometric ServicesGovernance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end‑to‑end delivery of certification exam development projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, risks, and dependencies across multiple concurrent exam initiatives.
Ensure projects remain within approved scope, timelines, and quality expectations.
Coordinate exam development activities including job task analysis support, blueprinting, item development, review cycles, pilot testing, and exam refreshes.
Partner with SMEs and assessment professionals to ensure exam content aligns with defined competencies, standards, and objectives.
Ensure exam deliverables meet established criteria for accuracy, relevance, and consistency.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular status updates and managing expectations.
Facilitate working sessions and review meetings with SMEs, vendors, and internal teams.
Proactively identify and resolve project risks, issues, and resource constraints.
Manage external vendors and partners involved in exam development activities, including content development, psychometric services, and exam delivery providers.
Monitor vendor performance against contractual deliverables and timelines.
Support adherence to recognized exam development best practices and internal governance standards.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure audit‑ready records for exam development initiatives.
Escalate risks or deviations appropriately and recommend corrective actions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, project management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Significant experience managing complex projects, preferably in certification, assessment, or exam development environments
Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
5+ years’ experience working with professional certification programs, credentialing bodies, or testing organizations
Familiarity with exam development lifecycles and assessment terminology

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
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